Perpetual Motion Machine

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These gears are half of a perpetual motion machine. The entire concept is explained in a YouTube video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=examplevideo The whole idea behind this project was to create an off-balance machine by making the weight move in a separate plane than the rotating wheels. Since everything rotates at 1:1, I thought it would maintain balance except for the weight. In addition to the STL files provided, you will need to print three of these gears at double scale from Thingiverse: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:149544 As seen in the video, one gear had to be modified by cutting out its center and drilling holes to mount it on the frame. Bearings keep the machine running smoothly. The frame can be made from any material, but I used plastic cut with my router for this project. Wood might be an easier option. Threaded rod from a hardware store serves as the axles' shaft. Aluminum tubes on the threaded rods keep the gears centered. Make sure the central gear doesn't move. The most complicated part is installing the 3mm shaft inside the bearings and into place. The weight (bolt and nut) rotates on that shaft. I hope posting these STL files will inspire someone to improve them or the design as a whole.